The future of gerrymandering after the 2010 censusWhen Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) withdrew his nomination for commerce secretary in February, Republicans blamed the debacle...
Midterm elections already loom
Each election cycle seems to begin the day its predecessor ends. Since the midterm elections will affect President Obama’s ability to...
Feingold proposes ban on Senate appointments
Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) has introduced a constitutional amendment that would require elections to fill vacant seats in the...
Can Michael Steele lead blacks to the Republicans?
The recent election of Michael Steele, the first African-American chairman of the Republican National Committee, may be...
How Obama is riding out the Democratic storm of scandals
From Tom Daschle’s taxes, to Charlie Rangel’s apartments, to Rod Blagojevich’s hair, scandals have recently...
Emptying pockets, shifting concernsDwight D. Eisenhower once said, “The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.” John McCain and...
Pressing issues may eclipse the push for change in Washington
The 2008 Presidential election buzzed with discussions of change, as the candidates referred to it...
Congressional campaigns hinge on local issuesThis year’s election season was a tough one for Republicans running for Congress. Throughout the summer, leads in national...
